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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,415

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $13,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,280

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelSonicSonicA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZRSA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Dusk Package 1,715        
Forward collision warning 395 395      
Metal pedals 95   195    
Cargo net 60 60 155 155  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 180    
Sunroof 850 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250    
Rear side airbags     350 350 350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
Dusk Package 1,561        
Forward collision warning 359 359      
Metal pedals 86   182    
Cargo net 55 55 144 144  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 168    
Sunroof 774 774      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233    
Rear side airbags     325 325 326
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
Options (change) 3,255 1,445 2,700 1,080 925
Options (change) 2,962 1,315 2,514 1,005 862
Destination 875 875 975 975 975
Total Price $23,910 $22,415 $35,625 $45,705 $56,800
Total Invoice $22,628 $21,280 $33,203 $42,576 $52,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,875
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelSonicSonicA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZRSA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT6M6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$23,910$22,415$35,625$45,705$56,800
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-3,270-8,420-8,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,810$22,415$32,355$37,285$47,945
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$4,930$15,590
Total Invoice$22,628$21,280$33,203$42,576$52,895
Adjustments for Features-1,0410-3,048-7,844-8,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,587$21,280$30,155$34,732$44,649
Cost Above Minimum$307$0$0$4,577$14,494

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelSonicSonicA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZRSA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75  
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,435$2,335$5,605$10,755$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$3,270$8,420$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0410-3,048-7,844-8,246

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162018
ModelSonicA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.8 in
Length173.1 in175.4 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,734 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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